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Source: The Economist/Dunya News
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Former PM Imran Khan Can Appeal For Clemency From President Asif Ali Zardari: Says Law Minister

In recent development, Law Minister Azam Nazir Tarar has emphasized the need for political maturity, urging the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership not to conflate judicial matters with political agendas. Speaking to a private TV channel, Tarar clarified that the government cannot intervene in the £190 million case involving former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Tarar explained […]

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Source: Geo.tv
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Pakistan’s Former PM Imran Khan, Wife Bushra Bibi Sentenced To Jail In £190 Million Case

In a landmark judgment, an Accountability Court convicted former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, in the £190 million case. Announced by Judge Nasir Javed Rana within Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail, where Khan had already been detained for over a year, the ruling sentenced Khan to 14 years in prison and Bushra Bibi […]

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Source: Free Press Journal
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Bilawal Bhutto Warns Against Targeting Pakistan’s Nuclear Program

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has accused international powers of targeting Pakistan’s nuclear and missile programs. He alleged that political figures, including Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, are being used as tools to further this agenda. Speaking on the 16th death anniversary of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto in Garhi Khuda […]

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Source: Dialogue Pakistan
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Pakistan May Consider Imran Khan’s Case if US Releases Aafia Siddiqui: Rana Sanaullah

Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah has suggested a potential exchange of considerations involving Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and Aafia Siddiqui, a Pakistani neuroscientist imprisoned in the United States. Speaking on Geo News’ program Aaj Shahzeb Khanzada Ke Saath, Sanaullah stated that the government could think about Khan’s situation if the […]

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Source: ASPI Strategist/Fox News
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“Imran Khan Is Facing False Charges Like Trump, Should Be Released From Prison”: Richard Grenell

Richard Grenell, the former U.S. ambassador and special envoy chosen by President-elect Donald Trump, has expressed his desire to see Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former Prime Minister Imran Khan released from prison. Speaking to a U.S. news outlet, Grenell compared the allegations against Khan to the political challenges faced by Trump, suggesting both leaders […]

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Source: RAND/NPR
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Richard Grenell Urges Elon Musk to Bring Starlink to Pakistan Amid Internet Restrictions

Richard Grenell, a close ally of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, has called on Elon Musk to expand Starlink’s satellite internet service to Pakistan. Grenell’s appeal highlights the growing need for reliable internet access in Pakistan, where censorship and government restrictions have increasingly hindered access to global platforms, including X (formerly Twitter), which is now banned […]

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Source: Daily The Azb
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Shahbaz Gill Shares List of Policemen Who Declined to Join Operation Against PTI Protesters

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shahbaz Gill has disclosed a list of policemen who allegedly refused to participate in the government-led operation against PTI protesters. Gill shared the list through a post on X (formerly Twitter), appreciating the officers for their stance. Gill expressed gratitude towards the policemen, hailing them as courageous for declining to be […]

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Source: Radio Pakistan
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Maryam Nawaz Calls PTI a ‘Group of Terrorists,’ Urges Stern Action Over Protest Violence

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has labeled the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) as a “group of terrorists” in the wake of violent clashes during the party’s recent protest in Islamabad. Speaking at the launch of the “Suthra Punjab” sanitation initiative, she called for decisive action to “eradicate” the party, accusing its workers of lawlessness and violence. […]

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Source: Dawn
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PTI to March on Islamabad Again, Criticizes Leadership After D Chowk Clashes

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has announced plans for another march to Islamabad, this time promising full preparation. The decision came after a meeting at the Chief Minister’s House, led by CM Ali Amin Gandapur, where provincial and national assembly members discussed the party’s next steps amid ongoing political turmoil. The meeting focused on the […]

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Source: The Express Tribune/Minute Mirror
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International Media Showed AI-Generated Videos of PTI Crackdown, Says Atta Tarar

Federal Information Minister Atta Tarar has dismissed allegations made by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) regarding injuries and deaths during the November 26 crackdown against protesters. Speaking at a press conference on Saturday, Tarar accused PTI of spreading misinformation and using AI-generated videos to mislead both the public and international media. “No one will receive amnesty; everyone […]

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